Mattoon
CUSD #2
About
LIFT Central Illinois
LIFT is the only Regional Innovation and Technology Center in Central Illinois. Its passionate educators are on a shared mission of transforming lives to make our students career ready, college-prepared, and leaders within their chosen field.
LIFT is home to 182 high school juniors and seniors from throughout Central Illinois. We host 20 staff from teachers to admin to support staff.
LIFT serves up to 28 different high schools throughout our region by helping students to explore possibilities, lead their learning aligned to talents and interests, and LIFT their future. LIFT staff strive to create an educational environment founded on leadership for the 21st century and courses focused on a combination of dual credit, certifications, industry credentials, internships, and work-based experiences.
Mission
LIFT's purpose is to prepare regional high school students to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others by providing opportunities to explore pathways while developing leadership skills for the 21st century.
Meet the Team
LIFT has 3 Amazing Lighthouse Teams (Lead Teams). Leaders on these teams develop action planning to carry out important work through LIFT in the areas of Leadership, Culture, and Academics. Students are on-boarded through professional development which includes, team building, communication, goal setting, and action planning.